26 - District Wellness Coordinator

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well‑being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams. Job Title: District Wellness Coordinator Work Year: 220 days Department: Nutrition Services Reports To: Director of Nutrition Services Salary Range: APT Salary Schedule – Lane C Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits Status: FLSA Status: Exempt SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS The purpose of the Wellness Coordinator is to facilitate the development and implementation of required updates and/or revisions of the comprehensive school wellness plans throughout Pueblo City Schools District 60. This includes health education, physical education and activity, nutrition environment and services, health services, counseling, psychological and social services, social and emotional climate, physical environment, employee wellness, family engagement, and community involvement; perform assessments, advocacy, resource identification, grant writing, school staff trainings, and evaluations related to comprehensive school wellness plans; build and maintain community partnerships and fiscal infrastructure; chair the District Wellness Committee and coordinate the School Based Wellness Committees. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BA or BS in Nutrition, Food Science, Health Education, Health Promotion, Physical Education/Kinesiology or related field. 3 years of experience teaching Nutrition, Food Science, Health/Physical Education, or related field. Employee must complete a fingerprint‑based criminal background check and be cleared by the Office of Human Resources. Valid Colorado Driver’s License and ability to safely travel across Pueblo County. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of human nutrition, public health program development, population‑based program administration/management, comprehensive K‑12 school wellness initiatives, grant writing, evaluation, and reporting. Ability to train individuals in various programs. Experience working in diverse communities with focus on Hispanic, low‑income, at‑risk populations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Public speaking experience. Availability to work occasional weekends and evenings for special events. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of human nutrition, public health program development, population‑based program administration/management, comprehensive K‑12 school wellness initiatives, grant writing, evaluation, and reporting. Ability to train individuals in various programs. Ability to work in diverse communities with focus on Hispanic, low‑income, at‑risk populations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Public speaking experience. Availability to work occasional weekends and evenings for special events. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates/facilitates district level school wellness meetings and professional development pertaining to comprehensive school wellness plans. Researches best practices and successful models for wellness programs, including participation in professional development training. Develops appropriate wellness intervention strategies and messages for different audiences. Facilitates the development of both districts’ Comprehensive School Wellness Plans. Ensures District Wellness Policy meets best practices and USDA requirements. Represents Pueblo District 60 on related community committees and participates in training, meetings, and conference calls as required. Works with schools to ensure full implementation of the District Comprehensive School Wellness Plans. Facilitates the collection, compilation, analysis, interpretation and application of data relevant to comprehensive school wellness plans. Develops grant work plans and fulfills reporting documentation to satisfy grant requirements. Advocates for student, family and staff wellness with community groups and organizations. Leads and/or assists with grant writing to continue or expand school wellness programs. Recruits students, parents, and other key stakeholders for the District Wellness Committee. Maintains district wellness webpage and social media sites as appropriate in conjunction with the Communications department. Ensures that nutrition and wellness programs and resources are marketed to all stakeholders. Participates in the Healthy School Meals for all Menu Advisory Committee and supports Local Food initiatives. Reports program progress to the Director of Nutrition Services, school board members, and other school administrators as needed. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition Services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, operate a telephone, use a computer keyboard, talk and listen, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The job includes the following physical requirements: Sitting frequently. Stationary sitting occasionally. Walking (level surface) occasionally. Walking (uneven surface) occasionally. Climbing stairs occasionally. Climbing ladder rarely. Reaching overhead occasionally. Reaching extension frequently. Repetitive use of arms frequently. Repetitive use of wrists frequently. Repetitive use of hands grasping frequently. Fine manipulation continually. Maximum weight of 50 lbs for pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying (occasional). WORKING CONDITIONS The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is performed in a typical office environment. EEO STATEMENT Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, please contact the Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns (View email address on click.appcast.io). For Title IX inquiries, contact the Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer at (719) 549‑7100 or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr